Hundreds of people were on the Flag Market until late on Saturday 11 August

Preston’s Flag Market will become a kitchen for the homeless in August.

As Ramadan continues a group of Muslim volunteers are going to be handing out food.

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Last year over 40 people were fed by the volunteers as the soup is binned off for an Asian cuisine of rice, naan, curri and home-baked sweet treats.

Organiser Hussain Master said: “Ramadan is a time when Muslims can experience what it feels like to be literally starving and it’s this empathy that has led us to come together as a community to share our food with those who are less fortunate.

“Last year’s event was a huge success and we already have a large number of volunteers who are ready and signed up to help out on the day.”

A video of last year’s BBC North West report can be watched on YouTube.

The feed the homeless event will be run from 7pm on Saturday 3 August.

Any leftover food is given to homeless shelters or those on their way to a night out in the city centre.